July 18, 2017
July 1 marks the one year anniversary of the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation (CMMI) Oncology Care Model (OCM), a bold new program focused on providing higher quality, more coordinated cancer care for Medicare beneficiaries with attention on managing costs. The program provides upfront payments to fund practice transformation with the expectation that practices […]
Read MoreJune 19, 2017
Many physicians and clinicians across The US Oncology Network (“The Network”) have just returned from the American Society of Clinical Oncology’s (ASCO) Annual Meeting. As one of the largest cancer meetings in the world, this event brings together more than 35,000 oncology professionals from around the globe. This year’s conference was very energizing, highlighting many […]
Read MoreMay 4, 2017
May is Oncology Nursing Month, a time set aside to honor our special medical professionals who have dedicated their careers to serving cancer patients. There are many different types of oncology nurses throughout The US Oncology Network (“The Network”), including those who work in infusion, radiation, surgery, gynecology, research and management, as well as nurse […]
Read MoreApril 18, 2017
There is no denying this is a difficult time to be an oncologist. We are in unknown territory with the current political and economic climate. Fortunately, those of us in The US Oncology Network (“The Network”) are not facing today’s challenging environment alone. We have the expertise and resources of The Network behind us, including […]
Read MoreMarch 3, 2017
You’ve probably heard the saying, “If you’re standing still, you’re moving backwards.” This certainly is true for healthcare providers today, especially community oncologists. Complex healthcare regulations, declining reimbursements, rising overhead and increasing demands for quality reporting are changing the face of the oncology practice. For a community oncology practice to remain viable and successful in […]
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